One of the hardest jobs of America’s higher courts is the balancing of personal rights with the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. The right to free speech, for example, is very important, but not unlimited. It’s up to the courts to decide which rights are the most important in cases where one right conflicts with […]
California’s Sex Offender Registry Will Drastically Change in 2021
In 2016, we discussed how America’s sex crime laws drastically need to change for a number of reasons. One of the biggest problems Vista sex crime lawyers have with the existing laws is the fact that all sex offenders are required to register for life, even if they do not present a threat to the […]
What Happens if You Fail to Register as a Sex Offender
You probably already know that those convicted for sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders after they serve their time behind bars. What you might not know is what will happen to a sex offender who fails to register when required to do so. If you or someone you love is a sex […]
Face-Swapping Porn is Legal, Unlike Revenge Porn
In California, you can’t share a sexually explicit photo or video of someone without their consent thanks to our state’s revenge porn laws, but oddly, you can post a graphic pornographic video with the actor’s face replaced by someone else who was never in a porno. Here’s what you should know about the controversial new […]
When Teens Make Child Pornography
When you think of child pornography, you probably think of juveniles being cruelly exploited behind closed doors, but much of it is actually made by consenting teens who create photos and videos for others their own age. Unfortunately, even if only minors are involved with creating it and even if only minors see it, films […]
Understanding the Crime of Forcible Sexual Penetration With a Foreign Object
In California, forced sex charges aren’t limited to those involving rape with a penis or oral sex, but instead can be filed any time someone sexually penetrates someone without a minimum acceptable level of consent. Here is what a Vista sex crimes lawyer believes you should know. What would ordinarily be called rape but does […]
It is No Longer A Felony to Willingly Infect Someone With HIV in CA
We previously wrote about how knowingly exposing someone to HIV without their knowledge is a felony offense in California and something Charlie Sheen easily could have been charged with. But a new law has changed that, reducing the severity of the crime to only a misdemeanor. Here’s what La Jolla sex crime attorney Peter M. […]
What Penalties Could Harvey Weinstein Face if He is Charged?
Easily one of the biggest news stories this October is the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Over forty women have come forward accusing the producer of sexual harassment, assault and rape. While not all of the incidents are technically illegal and many took place outside of California and even outside of the US, he could still be […]
The Legal Gray Area Involving Disabilities and Rape
Under California law, rape doesn’t only occur when a person has sex with someone who said “no,” it actually occurs when a person has sex with someone who does not consent. In some cases, like those involving statutory rape, the other party may not even be able to consent -even if he or she says […]
Common Defenses Against Sex Crimes in California
Sex crimes are serious offenses in California, but that doesn’t mean those accused of the crime have no recourse. If you have been charged with rape, child molestation, statutory rape or any related crime, it is critical you contact a Vista sex crimes defense lawyer as soon as possible. Consent. The most common defense against […]
